Carl Sandburg Elementary vs Grand Prairie Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carl Sandburg Elementary
Joliet · Public elementary · Grades K–5
371 students
Grand Prairie Elem School
Joliet · Public elementary · Grades K–5
494 students
| Measure | Carl Sandburg Elementary Joliet, Illinois | Grand Prairie Elem School Joliet, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 7 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2297 of 2,303 | #1366 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #50060 of 50,301 | #36735 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 371 | 494 |
| Enrollment | 371 | 494 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.1% | 46.6% |
| Students per teacher | 19.5 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 19% |
| city | Joliet | Joliet |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Grand Prairie Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.8 vs 6.6).
- •Grand Prairie Elem School does better on math proficiency (19% vs 2.5%).
- •Grand Prairie Elem School does better on reading proficiency (21% vs 17%).
- •Grand Prairie Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.6% vs 95.1%).
- •Grand Prairie Elem School does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 19.5).
- •Grand Prairie Elem School is the larger school with 494 students compared with 371.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Carl Sandburg Elementary better than Grand Prairie Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Grand Prairie Elem School ranks higher (32.8 vs 6.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Carl Sandburg Elementary and Grand Prairie Elem School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Joliet and Joliet in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carl Sandburg Elementary: 371. Grand Prairie Elem School: 494. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carl Sandburg Elementary and Grand Prairie Elem School rank in Illinois?
Carl Sandburg Elementary is 2297th of 2,303 and Grand Prairie Elem School is 1366th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).